Foster Elementary vs Roosevelt Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 613 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students
Roosevelt Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
534 students
| Measure | Foster Elementary Compton, California | Roosevelt Elementary Compton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4600 of 5,693 | #4168 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45963 of 50,301 | #43751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 398 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.9% | 91.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 28.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 39% |
| city | Compton | Compton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roosevelt Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 18.2).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 29%).
- •Roosevelt Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Foster Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.9% vs 91.6%).
- •Foster Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.5 vs 28.1).
- •Roosevelt Elementary is the larger school with 534 students compared with 398.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Foster Elementary better than Roosevelt Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Roosevelt Elementary ranks higher (21.8 vs 18.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Foster Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary?
About 613 m in a straight line, between Compton and Compton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster Elementary: 398. Roosevelt Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary rank in California?
Foster Elementary is 4600th of 5,693 and Roosevelt Elementary is 4168th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).